Energy Fair offers new workshops this year (with video)

8:38 PM,
Jun. 18, 2013

Michael Schroeder of Mosinee measures boundaries for the Energy Fair's main stage tent Tuesdayat the Renew the Earth Institute in Custer. More than 300 volunteers will help set up and run the Midwest Renewable Energy Association's Energy Fair this weekend.

Written by

Luke Ranker
| Stevens Point Journal

People curious about sustainability solutions for their community will find something of interest at the Energy Fair this weekend.

Ellie Jackson - event coordinator for the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, which sponsors the annual fair - said this year, Student Training for Environmental Protection will conduct a new series of workshops geared toward young people interested in promoting environmental and social justice. The workshops will provide information on starting community or campus groups, lobbying and working with the media.